Sony SVD13225PXB manual To check Wi-Fi connection status

If a security key entry window appears, enter the security key as required and select OK. See About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) for more information.

Note that security keys are case-sensitive.

To check Wi-Fi connection status

Open the desktop and move the mouse pointer over(the Network icon) in the desktop notification area to check the Wi-Fi connection status, such as the access point currently connected to your VAIO computer.

To open the desktop, see Opening the Desktop.

Note

On IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (draft) equipped models, when only the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi function is enabled, your VAIO computer cannot connect to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi access point. Also, when only the 5 GHz Wi-Fi function is enabled, the computer cannot connect to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi access point.

On IEEE 802.11b/g/n equipped models, when the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi function is disabled, the computer cannot connect to an access point. Also, the computer cannot connect to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi access point.

It may take some time to find and connect to a Wi-Fi access point before starting communications via Wi-Fi.

Hint

Refer to Windows Help and Support (Opening Windows Help and Support) for more information on Airplane mode.

Once you connect your VAIO computer to the access point by entering the security key, the access point will be registered in the computer. You do not have to enter the security key for subsequent connections.

About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)

A security key is a security protocol for Wi-Fi that encrypts data transmitted on Wi-Fi. It is also referred to as an encryption key or a WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key.

The security key allows wireless devices that have the same key, such as a Wi-Fi access point and a computer, to communicate with each other on Wi-Fi.

The security key is assigned to each access point by default. (Make sure the default security key has been changed to protect data from unauthorized use.) If you cannot find the default security key, refer to the manual that came with your access point.

If you enter a wrong security key and your VAIO computer fails to connect to an access point, follow these steps to establish the connection.

1.Open the charms and select theSettings charm. (See Opening the Charms to open the charms.)